Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

An easy-to-understand guide to working with children who have autism. It explains the major characteristics and helps teachers understand the ways children with autism relate to the world. Each chapter offers specific strategies for teachers to use, including setting up a proactive preschool environment, helping children learn life skills, managing behavior, helping children with autism communicate, encouraging children with autism to play, helping them to get along with others, and working with families. Also helps teachers connect with all children in meaningful ways, allowing children with autism to learn and grow. Paperback. 192 pages.